Word Noun
glassware
n.
B2 Upper Intermediate US /ˈɡɫæsˌwɛɹ/ UK /ɡlˈɑːsweə/ glass·ware UK spelling glasswares
Definition
n.containers made of glass, such as cups, plates, and bottles. You use this word when talking about things you drink from or store in.
n.objects made of glass, including drinking vessels, laboratory equipment, and decorative items.
Examples
“The shop sells beautiful glassware for your kitchen.”
“The museum's glassware collection includes rare medieval goblets and delicate Victorian vases.”
“The laboratory requires specialized glassware that can withstand extreme temperatures without cracking or leaking during the chemical reaction.”
Etymology
From glass + -ware.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
This entry
Level B2 · Upper Intermediate
Frequency Occasional
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